River Jabbok, where Jacob wrestled with God. Genesis 32. We’re in the northern part of Jordan, on our way to Jerash, a Decapolis city.
The Arch of Hadrian is outside Jerash. It was built in 129 AD.
Greek inscription found near the arch. Greek was the universal language of trade.
Entering the hippodrome, outside the city.
The hippodrome was the place for chariot races.
The souk, or market, inside the city. You could buy things from all over the then-known world.
Our guide’s name is Mohammed. Apparently mispronouncing the name is common. The long em sound has something to do with it. He said we can call him Mo. Here we’re looking at the oval plaza. They were normally a circle, not oval. But Mo said he calls it the square of Jerash.
The cardo is the heart of the city.
Grooves from chariot wheels.
Water fountain
Below are a couple links to view 360 pics from yesterday. Open thelink, tap the pic, and then the circle icon. You can look around in all directions, and up and down.
The Herculean temple: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5R4Pk8Wb8Chtb6Dk9
And inside the monumental gateway: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7rhZXJB2vZF3hyQZ7